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Introduction

This list includes select academic associations and organizations within the field of communication studies. Lists of additional associations, including professional and community organizations, can be found on Poynteronline and subject guides on this site.

American Communication Associationhttp://www.americancomm.org/
A not-for-profit organization created to promote academic and professional research, criticism, teaching, practical use, and exchange of principles and theories of human communication. Publishes American Communication Journal.

American Journalism Historians Association (AJHA)http://ajhaonline.org/
Founded in 1981, AJHA fosters research and teaching of the history of journalism in all its forms. It offers The AJHA Margaret A. Blanchard Doctoral Dissertation Prize to the best doctoral dissertation dealing with mass communication history (since 1997). Publishes the research journal American Journalism and a newsletter, Intelligencer.

American Society for the History of Rhetorichttp://www.ashr.org/
The American Society for the History of Rhetoric was organized in 1977 as the American branch of the International Society for the History of Rhetoric. Its purpose is to promote the study of the theory and practice of rhetoric in all periods and languages and its relationship with culture--politics, poetics, law, and religion.

American Society of Journalists and Authorshttp://www.asja.org/index.php
1501 Broadway, Suite 302, New York, NY 10036. (212) 997-0947
The nation's premier Society of professional freelance non-fiction writers. Membership consists of freelance writers of magazine articles, trade books, and many other forms of nonfiction writing, each of whom has met ASJA's exacting standards of professional achievement.

Asian American Journalists Associationhttp://www.aaja.org/
1182 Market Street, Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102. (415) 346-2051
A non-profit membership organization with members across the U.S. and Asia. Its missions is to encourage Asian Pacific Americans to enter the ranks of journalism, work for fair and accurate coverage of Asian Pacific Americans, and increase the number of Asian Pacific American journalists and news managers in the industry.

Asian Institute for Development Communication (Aidcom)http://www.aidcom.com/jdc0605.htm
Founded in 1986, The Asian Institute for Development Communication (Aidcom) is an independent regional, non-profit organization based in Kuala Lumpur. Aidcom carries out activities throughout the Asia Pacific region and is mandated to promote the role of mass media and communication with a view to strengthening the development process. Publishes The Journal of Development Communication.

Asociación Latinoamericana de Investigadores de la Comunicación (ALAIC)http://alaic.net/Intro.html
ALAIC (Latin American Communication Researchers Association) is devoted to communication research in Latin America pointed toward social justice.

Association for Business Communicationhttp://www.businesscommunication.org/
B8-240, Baruch College, One Bernard Baruch Way New York, NY 10010. (646) 312-3727
An international organization committed to fostering excellence in business communication scholarship, research, education, and practice. There is a strong membership base in North America, Europe, and Asia and the Pacific.

Association for Chinese Communication Studieshttp://www.uni.edu/comstudy/ACCS/home.html
Founded in 1991 ACCS is an international non-profit professional organization whose mission is to foster the study of Chinese culture as it relates to communication Publishes the ACCS Newsletter biannually.

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communicationhttp://www.aejmc.org
1621 College Street, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208. (803) 777-2005
A non-profit, educational association of journalism and mass communication faculty, administrators, students and media professionals. The AEJMC exists to promote the highest possible standards for education in journalism and mass communication, to encourage the widest possible range of communication research, to encourage the implementation of a multi-cultural society in the classroom and curriculum, and to defend and maintain freedom of expression in day-to-day living. Publishes Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, Journalism and Mass Communication Editor, Journalism and Communication Monographs.

Association for Educational Communications & Technologyhttp://www.aect.org/
1800 North Stonelake Drive, Suite 2, Bloomington, IN 47404. (812) 335 7675
Provides leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process. Publishes Interpersonal Computing and Technology Journal (IPCT-J).

Association for Women in Communicationshttp://www.womcom.org/
780 Ritchie Highway, Suite 28-S, Severna Park, MD 21146. (410) 544-7442
A professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of the evolving communications era.

Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR)http://aoir.org/
The Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR) is an international academic association dedicated to the advancement of the cross-disciplinary field of Internet studies. It is a member-based support network promoting critical and scholarly Internet research independent from traditional disciplines and existing across academic borders. Publishes Internet Research Annual, comprised of papers drawn from that year's AoIR conference. Also, beginning in 2007 AoIR has arranged a collaboration with Information, Communication and Society to publish a special issue annually of selected AoIR conference papers.

The Australian and New Zealand Communication Association (ANZCA)http://www.anzca.net/
ANZCA is a professional association for teachers and researchers promoting scholarship in communication through annual conferences, workshops and publications. Publishes Media International Australia Incorporating Culture and Policy and the Australian Journal of Communication.

Broadcast Education Associationhttp://www.beaweb.org/
1771 N. Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036. (800) 380-7222
A professional association for professors, industry professionals and graduate students who are interested in teaching and research related to electronic media and multimedia enterprises. BEA serves as the critical link between the college professors who teach tomorrow’s radio and television employees and the professionals working in the broadcasting industry. Publishes Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media and Journal of Radio Studies.

Canadian Communication Associationhttp://www.acc-cca.ca/
School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
A bilingual, national organization that brings together communication teachers, researchers and professionals from the university, government and private enterprise sectors. Its purpose is to promote the investigation of communication issues in Canada.

Center for Global Communications (GLOCOM)http://www.glocom.ac.jp/e/
Established in 1991 at the International University of Japan, GLOCOM mission is the study of the information society and Japanese society from diverse perspectives.

The Centre for the Study of Communication and Culture (CSCC)http://cscc.scu.edu/html/index.html
The Centre for the Study of Communication and Culture is a non-profit research association of scholars interested in a values-oriented approach to communication. Sponsored by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), it links researchers around the world, particularly from Jesuit universities and social action centers. It has focused over the years on: communication and human values, communication for social justice, theology and communication, and media education. Publishes Communication Research Trends.

Central States Communication Associationhttp://www.csca-net.org/
Department of Speech Communication, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920. (217) 581-8361
A not-for-profit corporation that exists for education, scientific, and literary purposes only. CSCA works to unite those persons in the Central States area with an academic or professional interest in all areas of communication at all educational levels for the promotion of their mutual interests and the advancement of their common field. Publishes Communication Studies.

Chinese Communication Association (CCA)http://www.cca1.org/
Since 1990, CCA has pursued Chinese communication research defined broadly to include any aspect of communication studies concerning China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other Chinese communities around the world. Publishes the CCA Newsletter since 1991; since 2000 the newsletter is available online.

Communication Institute for Online Scholarshiphttp://www.cios.org/
P.O. Box 57, Rotterdam Junction, New York 12150. (518) 887-2443
A not-for-profit organization supporting the use of computer technologies in the service of communication scholarship and education. CIOS is supported primarily through individual and institutional memberships, publication of its journal, and sales of software products (ComAbstracts) to assist communication scholarship. Publishes The Electronic Journal of Communication.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft (DGPuK)http://www.dgpuk.de/
The DGPuK (German Communication Association) was founded in 1963. Its main objective is to support the common interests of communication science by providing a forum for the demonstration and discussion of theoretical approaches, methods and results of academic research as well as the coordination of cooperative activities in research, teaching and curriculum planning. Publishes the members' magazine Aviso, the e-journal Transfer, as well as the DGPuK-Newsletter. All titles are in German only.

Eastern Communication Associationhttp://www.ecasite.org/
1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH 43130. (740) 654-6711
A distinguished service oriented organization with a history of achievement in research, criticism, communication theory, and excellence in teaching, the association welcomes members who share the goals and objectives of a membership dedicated to participation in state, regional, and national activity. Publishes Communication Quarterly, Communication Research Reports, and Qualitative Research Reports in Communication.

European Communication Research and Education Associationhttp://www.ecrea.eu/
Deptartment of Information and Communication Studies, Université Libre de Bruxelles, CP123, avenue F.D. Roosevelt 50, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium.
ECREA was established in 2005 as a merger of the two main European associations of communication researchers, the European Communication Association (ECA) and the European Consortium for Communications Research (ECCR). ECREA’s objectives are: to develop, improve and promote communication and media education; to encourage the development of research and provide a forum for researchers and others involved in communication and information research; to stimulate academic and intellectual interest in media and communication research; and to establish networks between national and international communication organizations and professional communication researchers working for commercial organizations and regulatory institutions, both public and private.

International Association for Mass Communication Researchhttp://www.iamcr.net/
School of International Services, The American University, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 120016. (202) 885-1621
The largest international professional organization in the field of communication research IAMCR has consultative status "A" with UNESCO and is accepted as the international umbrella organization in the field of media and communication research. Category "A" status is given to a restricted number of non-governmental organizations that are broadly international in membership, of proven competence in record of regular major contributions to UNESCO's work.

International Association for Business Communicatorshttp://www.iabc.com/
One Hallidie Plaza, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94102. (415) 544-4700
A not-for-profit international network of professionals committed to improving the effectiveness of organizations through strategic interactive and integrated business communication management IABC mission is to provide lifelong learning opportunities that give IABC members the tools and information they need to be the best in their chosen disciplines. Share among membership best global communication practices, ideas and experiences that will enable communicators to develop highly ethical and effective performance standards. Shape the future of the profession through groundbreaking research. Lead the way in the use of advanced information technology in the profession. Unite the communication profession worldwide in one diverse, multi-faceted organization under the IABC banner.

International Communication Associationhttp://www.icahdq.org/
1730 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20036. (202) 530-9855
An international association for scholars interested in the study, teaching and application of all aspects of human and mediated communication. ICA is dedicated to promoting research in communication worldwide, utilizing our journals, conferences, awards and fellowships, and network of professional relationships. We are also committed to bringing our findings and perspectives to bear on problems and issues in society. Publishes Human Communication Research, Communication Theory, the Journal of Communication, and Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication.

International Institute of Communications (IIC)http://www.iicom.org/
Founded in 1968 by a group of senior US, Canadian, European and Japanese broadcasters, later to include telecommunications, the IIC’s purpose is to explore and cutting edge issues such as the effects of convergence, the evolving regulatory framework, the production and distribution of content and their commercial, policy and cultural implications.
Publishes: Intermedia

International Telecommunications Societyhttp://www.itsworld.org/
329 Wallston Road, Tenants Harbor, ME 04860. (207) 372-6241
An association of professionals in the information, communications, and technology sectors. ITS is an independent, non-aligned and not-for-profit organization with a worldwide network. ITS provides a forum where academic, private sector, and government communities can meet to identify pressing new problems and issues, share research results, and form new relationships and approaches to address outstanding issues. The goal of ITS is to research and analyze issues related to the emergence of a global information society. The organization places particular emphasis on the interrelationships among socioeconomic, technological, legal, regulatory, competitive, organizational, policy, and ethical dimensions of the issues it addresses. Publishes Communications & Strategies.

Internet Societyhttp://www.isoc.org/
The Internet Society (ISOC) was founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet related standards, education, and policy and dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution and use of the Internet for the benefit of people throughout the world. Publishes IETF Journal, an Internet Society publication produced in cooperation with the Internet Engineering Task Force and Sociétés de l'Information, a French language publication providing analysis of current Internet issues to a francophone readership, and e-OnTheInternet (or e-OTI), the Internet Society’s international electronic magazine.

National Association of Black Journalistshttp://www.nabj.org/
University of Maryland, 8701-A Adelphi Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1716. (301) 445-7100
An organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide. NABJ is the largest organization of journalists of color in the world.

Media Ecology Association (MEA)http://www.media-ecology.org/
The Media Ecology Association (MEA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the study, research, criticism, and application of media ecology in educational, industry, political, civic, social, cultural, and artistic contexts, and the open exchange of ideas, information and research among the Association’s members. Publishes Explorations in Media Ecology {EME}, a quarterly international journal dedicated to extending our understanding of media and media environments, In Medias Res, the official newsletter of the MEA, and Proceedings of the Media Ecology Association, published on the website annually.

National Association of Broadcastershttp://www.nab.org/
1771 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202) 429-5300
A full-service trade association which represents the interests of free, over-the-air radio and television broadcasters.

National Association of Hispanic Journalistshttp://www.nahj.org
1000 National Press Building, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20045-2001. (202)662-7145
An association dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry.

National Communication Associationhttp://www.natcom.org
1765 N Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036, (202) 464-4622
The oldest and largest national organization to promote communication scholarship and education, the purpose of NCA is to promote study, criticism, research, teaching, and application of the artistic, humanistic, and scientific principles of communication. Publishes: Communication Monographs, Communication Education, Critical Studies in Media Communication, Text and Performance Quarterly, Journal of Applied Communication Research, and The Review of Communication.

National Federation of Press Womenhttp://www.nfpw.org
PO Box 5556, Arlington, VA 22205, (800) 780-2715
A national organization of professional women and men pursuing careers across the communications spectrum. NFPW is committed to the highest ethical standards in communications, professional growth, the next generation, networking, and protecting First Amendment rights.

National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Associationhttp://www.nlgja.org
1420 K Street, NW, Suite 910, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 588-9888
An organization of journalists, online media professionals, and students that works from within the journalism industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.

Native American Journalists Associationhttp://naja.com/
555 Dakota St., Al Neuharth Media Center, Vermillion, SD 57069, (605) 677-5282
An association that serves and empowers Native journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote. NAJA is committed to increase the representation of Native journalists in mainstream media. NAJA encourages both mainstream and tribal media to attain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and responsibility.

Public Relations Society of Americahttp://www.prsa.org/
33 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003-2376.(212) 995-2230
The world’s largest organization for public relations professionals, PRSA’s represent business and industry, technology, counseling firms, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations. PRSA’s primary objectives are to advance the standards of the public relations profession and to provide members with professional development opportunities through continuing education programs, information exchange forums and research projects conducted on the national and local levels.

Religious Communication Associationhttp://www.americanrhetoric.com/rca/index.html
An interfaith scholarly and professional organization, RCA seeks to promote honest, respectful and profound dialogue which reflects the diversity of religious beliefs, subject matter concerns, methodologies, and professions of its members. Founded in 1973 by scholars interested in the study of all aspects of public religious communication. Publishes The Journal of Communication and Religion (JCR).

Society for Technical Communicationhttp://www.stc.org/
901 North Stuart Street | Suite 904, Arlington, Virginia 22203. (703) 522-4114
An individual membership organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of technical communication. It is the largest organization of its type in the world. Its members include technical writers and editors, content developers, documentation specialists, technical illustrators, instructional designers, academics, information architects, usability and human factors professionals, visual designers, Web designers and developers, and translators - anyone whose work makes technical information available to those who need it. Society membership provides opportunities for ongoing learning and professional networking.

Western States Communication Associationhttp://www.westcomm.org/
School of Communication, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-4561. (619) 594-4946
A non-profit organization, who’s purpose is to unite people in the Western States with an academic, lay or professional interest in communication and who want to promote their mutual educational interests. Publishes Western Journal of CommunicationM.

World Communication Associationhttp://wcaweb.org/
Established in 1971 as the Communication Association of the Pacific, the WCA adopted its current name in 1983. Its members' interests cover all forms of human communication, especially intercultural and international communication. Publishes Journal of Intercultural Communication and Journal of Intercultural Communication Research.